Jordan Bunke

Music

Is Post Malone culpable for exploiting hip-hop?

Jordan Bunke considers the causes and consequences of Post Malone’s success, wondering if he has bastardised hip-hop on his path to success.

Music

The soul of hip-hop: why J. Cole’s status as a member of rap’s elite trifecta can no longer be disputed

J. Cole is often seen as a musician overshadowed by Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but with KOD, his latest studio album, he shows why he’s a vital voice in modern hip-hop. Music writer Jordan Bunke charts his evolution as an artist, and shows why nobody can dispute Cole’s